The year 2022 marked the arrival of a revolutionary new French automotive brand, Kate. Founded by Thibaud Elzière, Matthias Goldenberg and Pierre Escrieut, Kate has taken a decisive turn by offering light electric vehicles, entirely made in France, in response to today's challenges of sustainability and responsibility. Kate's first founding act was the acquisition of NOSMOKE, a French manufacturer of compact all-terrain vehicles, well known since the 60s, now transformed into the flagship electric model, the Original, since 2023.